Quadro RTX A6000 vs GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX A6000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro RTX A6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (48 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX A6000 and GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Quadro RTX A6000
The Quadro RTX A6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 5 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 10752 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,798 points. Launch price was $4,649.
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23,025 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX A6000 scores 22,798 and the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile reaches 23,025 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX A6000 is built on Ampere while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile uses Ampere, both on a 8 nm process. Shader units: 10,752 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 5,120 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Raw compute: 38.71 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 15.97 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1800 MHz vs 1560 MHz. Ray tracing: 84 RT cores (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 40 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) with 336 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,798 | 23,025 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 10752+110% | 5120 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 38.71 TFLOPS+142% | 15.97 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1800 MHz+15% | 1560 MHz |
| ROPs | 112+40% | 80 |
| TMUs | 336+110% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 10.5 MB+110% | 5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 84+110% | 40 |
| Tensor Cores | 336+110% | 160 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX A6000 comes with 48 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile has 8 GB. The Quadro RTX A6000 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 768 GB/s (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) — a 71.4% advantage for the Quadro RTX A6000. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile) — the Quadro RTX A6000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 48 GB+500% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 768 GB/s+71% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+50% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Quadro RTX A6000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX A6000 draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX A6000) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin EPS vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin EPS | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 76.0 | 200.2+163% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).
| Feature | Quadro RTX A6000 | GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $4649 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $3500 | — |
| Codename | GA102 | GA104 |
| Release | October 5 2020 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #54 | #164 |
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